About the position
The Lead Specialist - IT SAP S4HANA/ABAP Developer will provide IT business process expertise and implement technology to enhance and/or streamline such processes. This position will research and resolve production problems, develop technical specifications from functional requirements for enhancements, and support projects. The individual will assume responsibility for the quality and delivery of technology business solutions, providing high-level designs and quick solutions for identified gaps. The role requires coming up with SAP development options for resolving these gaps and providing development efforts, including complexity assessments and estimates. In terms of project management, the Lead Specialist will plan, direct, and coordinate activities to ensure project goals are accomplished within defined constraints. This includes identifying and scheduling project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks. The position also involves problem resolution, where the specialist will provide SAP support, including analysis, development, testing, tracking, and resolution of issues. They will research production problems and enhancement issues, making appropriate code changes to the system and initiating actions to evaluate issues and develop alternative solutions. The specialist will be a key member of the SAP ABAP Support team, responsible for technical design and coding, supporting SAP modules by implementing solutions for break/fix issues, and providing design and development of RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows). The role also emphasizes continuous improvement and efficiency projects, where the specialist will provide input into the design of SAP enhancements and rollouts, develop quality ABAP code, and assist SAP Functional Analysts in requirements gathering and validation. They will conduct quality assurance activities such as peer reviews and develop test plans to verify the logic of new or modified programs. Collaboration with other teams, including Business Analysts, Functional, Basis, and Security Teams, is essential to deliver high-quality solutions on time. The specialist will also be responsible for knowledge transfer and mentoring, developing and conducting SAP training for business clients and other IT resources. Additionally, the position requires ensuring compliance with SOX control processes for changes and enhancements, recommending and implementing changes as necessary. The work environment is typically normal office conditions, with the need to remain stationary for prolonged periods and occasional overnight travel. The role may also involve visits to industrial settings, requiring appropriate personal protective equipment due to exposure to various materials and chemicals.
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, and coordinate activities to ensure project goals are accomplished within defined constraints.
- Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
- Provide SAP support including analysis, development, testing, tracking, and resolution.
- Research production problems and enhancement issues, making appropriate code changes to the system.
- Initiate action and evaluate issues to develop alternative solutions.
- Apply expert knowledge and experience to resolve problems.
- Be a key member of the SAP ABAP Support team responsible for technical design and coding.
- Support SAP modules by implementing solutions for break/fix issues and providing design and development of RICEFW objects.
- Collaborate with other teams such as Business Analysts, Functional, Basis, and Security Teams.
- Log issues and maintain status in issue tracking system for prioritizing work and reporting status.
- Provide input into the design of SAP enhancements and rollouts, offering feedback and advice.
- Develop quality ABAP code and its associated documentation, adhering to team and departmental guidelines.
- Provide technical expertise for system design, testing, implementation, and support.
- Assist SAP Functional Analyst in requirements gathering and validation.
- Perform technical solution design, unit testing, and technical documents authoring.
- Assist in resolving production support problems and suggest alternative approaches to resolving issues.
- Conduct quality assurance activities such as peer reviews.
- Develop test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs and identify issues as appropriate.
- Collaborate and provide excellent customer service to end users by working closely with the Functional, Development, BASIS, and Security teams.
- Train and mentor other IT resources to develop their understanding of SAP application and business processes.
- Ensure that changes/enhancements are completed using appropriate SOX control processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in SAP ABAP on HANA.
- 2+ years of experience with SAP S/4 HANA.
- Experience with Webdynpro, Core Data Services (CDS views), ABAP Objects, Switch Framework, ALE/EDI/IDOCs, Workflows, Web services, SAP Scripts, Smart forms, Adobe Interactive forms.
- Experience in SAP ABAP Development, HANA Technical Concept and Architecture, Data Modeling using HANA Studio, Code Performance Rules and Guidelines for SAP HANA, Native SQL, ABAP Core data Services, ALV on HANA, and HANA Live models consumption.
- Enhancement experience in the OpenText VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) and working on Invoice approval workflows.
- Experience in preparing Technical Design documents from Functional Specs.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills in ABAP.
- Functional knowledge in SAP Modules such as FICO, MM, PM, IS-OIL, PRA, EHSM.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience in Midstream Oil & Gas industry is a plus.
- SAP Certification is a plus.
Benefits
- Industry leading compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) match with additional profit sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Abundant career opportunities
